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Shanti Homes 1

Small home·Licensed for 6·Bakersfield, California

LicensedLicence #157209562
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,550 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJune 3, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderShanti Homes 1 LLCSince date not on file · 3 licensed homes

Shanti Homes 1 is a small care home in Bakersfield — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents. Bedridden care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Shanti Homes 1

Is Shanti Homes 1 licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Shanti Homes 1 licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Shanti Homes 1 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is Shanti Homes 1 still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Shanti Homes 1 cost?

$4,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$5,650. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 17 other homes of a similar licensed size in Bakersfield that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $4,050 a month, and the middle figure is $3,500 (n = 17 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Shanti Homes 1 take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Shanti Homes 1 LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. See the homes licensed to Shanti Homes 1 LLC — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Good Samaritan Hospital is 4.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Shanti Homes 1 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Shanti Homes 1 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SHANTI HOMES 1”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #157209562. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Shanti Homes 1 LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
  • 4 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 3, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 13, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (2).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,550a month to start

Likely $3,750–$5,650

From 14 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,550a month

Likely $3,750–$5,850

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,550likely $3,750–$5,650

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,750–$5,850
$4,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,350–$8,950
$6,550
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 14 small homes and similar homes within 10 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

14 homes like this within 10 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,250–$5,000.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 14 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 10301 Revere Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2025, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 3, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
4
Most recent visit
June 3, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025330

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jun 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) B. Miranda & A. Porter conducted an unannounced visit today for the facility’s annual inspection. LPAs introduced themselves and was allowed entrance into the facility. LPA met with Administrator Sandeep Dhand. Facility is licensed for 6 residents and has a current census of 5. There is 1 resident on hospice and 0 with a health care. Water temperature was checked in the kitchen which read at 109 degrees Fahrenheit and the common bathroom which read at 103.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire Extinguisher was serviced May 29, 2026 and is within the safety regulation period. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and in working order. Sandeep Dhand Administrator's Certification expires September 25, 2027. Staff files were reviewed, there is no verification of the completed required hours for medication training, staff only have 2 hours of medication training. S1's file was not complete and is currently not associated to the facility. Resident files were reviewed, R1 & R5 do not have current physician reports. Facility provided a log for disaster drills that are conducted quarterly. First aid kit on site. Toxins and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible inside the house. LPA observed an unlocked shed with cans of paint and insect spray. There is a locked storage for medications. LPA observed knives and scissors in unlocked kitchen drawer. LPAs observed the following items to be unsanitary or in good repair: Pest debris in dishwasher Pantry door unkept/unsanitary Kitchen floor to be unkept/unsanitary Broken shower door handle with a sharp edge in common bathroom R2’s room had urine odor LPAs observed the following deficiencies: Food times in fridge and pantry not properly labeled or dated Oxygen training verification not provided, current hospice care plan not provided R2 PRN medication was not given or documented properly LPAs observed R2's medication being stored in additional container and not in original container Administrator/House manager is not at the facility during normal business hours to operate facility efficiently Facility does not have “No smoking, oxygen in use" signs R3 has multiple extension cords plugged into each other Stove knobs to be on the stove throughout the inspection and hygiene products accessible throughout the facility R4 is not on hospice and does not have an order for full bed rail No written notice to the Fire Dept regarding R3’s oxygen LPA inspected the interior and the exterior of the facility including the common living spaces, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, medication storage, kitchen, garage, and outdoor area. Bedrooms were clean, properly furnished, with adequate lighting. Facility has perishable and non-perishable food items. Deficiencies observed were cited during today's inspection per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. LPA is requesting the following documents: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan and copy of current Administrator’s Certificate to update the facility file. Listed documents shall be sent to Licensing by June 10, 2026. TSP was offered, Administrator denied at this time. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report LIC809, LIC809D, and appeal rights were provided to Administrator Sandeep Dhand.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 3, 2026
20253 state visits · 3 documents
May 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 5/23/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Garza arrived for an announced pre-licensing inspection visit. LPA was met by Licensee, Sandeep Dhand. LPA introduced self, reason for visit and was permitted entry into the facility. Facility is in the process of pre-licensing. Currently 4 residents are residing in the facility and receiving care. 2 dementia residents, 1 hospice and 1 home health services being provided to residents currently. LPA completed a health and safety check on residents in care. Residents observed in common area watching television and in rooms. Tour of facility inside and out. All required postings are posted. Common areas observed with adequately furnishings and lighting. LPA observed an extra supply of linens and personal hygiene/grooming products. Kitchen observed with dishes, plates and utensils. Cleaning supplies/chemicals observed in a locked storage shed. Medications observed in a kitchen closet locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguishers present and last serviced on 1/21/25. Fire alarm and carbon monoxide detectors are present and operational. Outside of the facility exits open free of obstruction. Facility has a functioning phone. Phone number is: (661) 829-5036. First aid kits observed with required items. Component III conducted during this pre-licensing visit. At this time the facility is ready to be licensed. LPA will notify CAB. A copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 23, 2025
May 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 5/5/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Garza arrived for a pre-licensing visit. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator, Sandeep Dhand, explained reason for visit and was permitted entry into the facility. During tour of the facility, LPA observed the facility was not ready for pre-licensing. LPA discussed corrections that would be needed, pre-licensing care tool, resident files and emergency disaster plan with Licensee. Pre-Licensing was rescheduled for Monday, May 12, 2025 @1pm. No deficiencies cited during todays visit. Exit interview completed with Licensee. A copy of this report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 5, 2025
Apr 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

COMP II by CAB successfully completed Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Sandeep Dhand, Administrator/Owner; Shannon Betker, analyst. Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 15, 2025
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Who holds the licence

Shanti Homes 1 LLC, operates 3 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

Life here

Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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